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The students at Plano Independent School District are exposed to the ways that mathematics is relevant to their lives from the first days of school. They learn how to use numbers to count objects, or to find out how much money is in front of them. They then learn to take this skill further as they learn how to use math to find how much of a discount a sale saves them on an item or how much they can earn from a job by knowing how much they can earn per hour.
Geography is part of the Social Studies curriculum at Plano Independent School District. Through this subject the students learn how each country is similar and different. Students learn the different land and water forms throughout the world, along with how each of these may have formed. Students also find how each culture is different and how they are similar. They discover the different types of government and the role that the people have, or do not have, in the running of the country. They also learn about the different roles people play in a functioning society.
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Keeping Informed: Recent Murphy Educational News
- Texas Future Music Educators - The Texas Future Music Educators welcomes all students that wish to make a career of music. The students that join this group provide service to their schools while they prepare for music programs they may face in college. These students are also welcome to participate in a Clinic and Convention once a year.
- Junior World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth - This group helps students become more aware of connections and international awareness of the area's global standing and to help the students do well in the world after high school. There are about 100 programs that are available to help with the education of the community. There is an International Education Program that brings education to the schools. Students that are chosen as delegates or leaders of the organization are invited to be a part of the International Visitor Program.
- U.S. Academic Decathlon - The Academic Decathlon is made up of ten events. The students participate in this scholastic competition against students from other students. Each team is made up of three honor students, three scholastic students and three "C or below" students. Each year's competition is centered around a theme, such as New Alternatives in Energy: Ingenuity and Innovation.
Chalk Talk: Kids and Nature
If a child prefers to spend time in front of the television instead of spending time outdoors, here are some ideas to help them become closer with nature. To begin, try to take a walk with the child. While walking, observe natural items. On future walks look at how these items change. A natural environment can also be created by adopting a pet, or tending a flower, vegetable or herb garden. Some kids may have aversions to getting dirty, but for them visiting an Arboretum or other type of activity may bridge the divide. By connecting the child to nature, they may become calmer, helping them to succeed in homework or academic areas. Parents and children can also go to the yard and build caves, make mud pies, or even splash in water. By doing this with the child, it will give the child permission to explore and have fun in nature.


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Fuller Lakes Trail is a 6.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Cooper Landing, Alaska that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
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Nice trail. Some steep sections. Beautiful lakes at the end of the trail. Couple of good view points. Places to camp
Nice hike kinda brushy. Moose and black bear seen on trail.
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The three star review says it all. Decent trail, moderate elevation gain, well trafficked and great to get someone outside who isn't in the best of shape. I'd like to bike this trail to the first lake, the downhill would be a lot of fun.
Good moderate hike.
Can make it to the first lake in about an hour at a leisurely pace, less if you're moving quickly.
Great camping spots all around the first lake, a few good ones on the last lake.
Fun hike to spend an afternoon on.
This trail is a typical Alaskan hike and the turnaround point has a lake (or 4 depending how far back you hike). Thus it's perfect to have your snack, get wet, and turn around to head back. We saw ducks, loons, and an eagle but no other wildlife.
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2 hours up upper lake. 50 minutes down. Spent a few hours in the alpine areas above the lakes. Nice place. I recommend hiring a local professional guide if you decide to go off-trail. Check out Kenai Backcountry Adventures
Took about 3.5-4 hours hike time to complete entire trail, with a few small breaks to take photos and what not. View of mountains was absolutely beautiful, and a good way to get back into the hiking season with a moderate trail. Will do again before the end of summer!
Lots of flora and fauna for beautiful picts!
Not a bad hike but there are better ones in the area. Bring bug dope! The Lake is nice. Next time I'm planning on making it a multi day hike so I can explore the alpine areas beyond.
Hikes 2 miles through some on again off again mudslides and forest. Did it in Late May, had to push through some snow, there was still ice on the lake. Very beautiful view of the lake at the top

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The Big Talent Entertainment singer Eddy kenzo was speaking at the 2017 Uganda Entertainment Awards ceremony held at The Kampala Serena Hotel on Saturday evening while receiving the award for Video Producer of the Year on behalf of filmmaker Sasha Vybz who was absent.
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"Many of you laugh at me when I choose to use Luganda but I can speak English very well. I simply chose to speak to you in Luganda today because I am so fluent in my own language and besides, we are in Uganda right now," Eddy Kenzo said.
"I have travelled to over 90 countries and what many of you don't know, is that I am the most famous Ugandan in the world," the singer added.
Eddy added the late former Ugandan president Idi Amin Dada, comedienne Anne Kansiime and the Triplets Ghetto Kids dancers on his list of the most famous Ugandans.
"We are the most famous. After us, comes President Museveni and then others. I am not bragging, I am just being honest," Kenzo noted.
The singer won three awards at the Uganda Entertainment Awards ceremony.
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Texas state budget cuts are forcing prosecutors to think twice before summoning some witnesses for criminal trials because funding to pay their travel expenses is drying up, the Dallas Morning News reports. Lawmakers slashed the witness travel budget by 50 percent last year. With more than four months to go in the fiscal year, counties have exceeded by $39,000 the $600,000 allotted for witness travel.
The state is reimbursing counties by shifting money from other budgets, but it's unclear how long that will last.
The rates of reimbursement for some expenses are being whittled down: Despite rising gasoline prices, mileage reimbursement was cut from 35 cents to 25 cents last year. The maximum meal expense for a witness' last travel day was reduced from $30 to $15. Collin County victim services coordinator Susan Webb said some witness expenses are generated in most trials. "We use the fund all the time," she said.
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Māori Battalion D Company story to be told
Māori Battalion D Company story to be told
Research to bring to life the story of D Company's important role in the Second World War gets underway in earnest on Saturday with a launch at the 28 (Māori) Battalion Hall in Palmerston North.
"We are proud to be launching this research project in Palmerston North because this city is where the Māori Battalion was formed in 1940 and the Hall is a constant reminder of the sacrifice Māoridom gave for our country," says Tata Lawton, chair of Te Kamupene D Rua Tekau Mā Waru Trust, which has oversight of the project.
"D Company was integral to the 28th Battalion and this new piece of work led by historian Harawira Pearless will ensure the story of its contribution is recorded for this generation and for those to come.
"Harawira Pearless has been charged with talking with Alfred (Bunty) Preece, of Moriori descent and living in the Chatham Islands, who is the only surviving D Company veteran.
"He will also delve into the wealth of recorded and documented information available and talk with whānau who have taonga collected over the years including memorabilia, and written and photographic records," Tata Lawton said.
The 28th (Māori) Battalion consisted of four regionally based rifle companies, representative of the tribes from those regions – A, B, C and D Company.
"While an official history has been written about the 28th (Māori) Battalion, there has always been an overwhelming sense that due to the unique formation and contribution made by the men of the battalion all their voices should be heard," says Tata Lawton.
"The account is one that needs to be told from their perspectives and values – only then will their story have the mana to hold for future generations."
In 2014, then Minister of Education Hekia Parata, who also chaired the Ngārimu VC and 28th Battalion Memorial Scholarships board, initiated the company projects to complement Ngā Tama Toa, Monty Soutar's history of C Company published in 2008. B Company is well advanced with historian, Sir Wira Gardiner, in the final stages of completing its book, which will be published next year. The history of A Company will complete the programme.
"This new work is a huge undertaking, but people in each region in the broader D Company district are taking on the responsibility for collecting taonga and will work with Harawira Pearless on the necessary research," Tata Lawton said.
D Company's region is the most geographically spread, with its northernmost boundary the Tainui boundary in south Auckland, its eastern boundary touching the Bay of Plenty, and taking in the central and lower North Island, all of the South Island, Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, as well as the Pacific.
Te Kamupene D Trust, established in 2016, is working closely with Manatū Taonga – Ministry for Culture and Heritage, supported by the Ngārimu VC and 28th Battalion Memorial Scholarships board and the Ministry of Education, to manage the research and publication of this history.


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1st Trimester, Month 0-1, Month 2 (pt.1 & pt. 2), Month 3
10th May 2017 - 7th June 2017
Still Playing Hide and Seek
The plans is to have my relatives find out about my pregnancy on Hari Raya but there was a family tahlil (prayers) on the 14th May for my newborn niece, circumcision for twin nephews, for the late Auntie Tipah and prayers for the upcoming Ramadhan. Yeah, it's basically a 4-in-1 kind of thing. 2 weeks before that, I had a spring cleaning of my wardrobe so I was more than happy to find some old Malay outfits I can squeeze in. I am still at the stage of able to hide my belly if I wear loose outfits and a baju kurung was no exception even though I had already hit the 6 month mark. So.... no one knows yet! haha
But this is how it looks like a few days past 6 months with my maternity outfit.
Glucose Blood Test
The plans is to have my relatives find out about my pregnancy on Hari Raya but there was a family tahlil (prayers) on the 14th May for my newborn niece, circumcision for twin nephews, for the late Auntie Tipah and prayers for the upcoming Ramadhan. Yeah, it's basically a 4-in-1 kind of thing. 2 weeks before that, I had a spring cleaning of my wardrobe so I was more than happy to find some old Malay outfits I can squeeze in. I am still at the stage of able to hide my belly if I wear loose outfits and a baju kurung was no exception even though I had already hit the 6 month mark. So.... no one knows yet! haha
But this is how it looks like a few days past 6 months with my maternity outfit.
Glucose Blood Test
May's appointment date falls on the 22nd. Initially, our appointment was at 9:30am with doctor's consultation at 10:30am. Weeks before the date, I received a letter and SMS regarding a change of appointment time to 11:30am. Blur me, thought it was changed from 9:30am to 11:30am but it was ONLY the doctor's consultation that changed.
So we came for my Gestational Diabetes Test (GDT) way too late and the nurses were not too happy about it. I reaped what I sowed so I wasn't upset or anything but it seems they were. They were the ones complaining that I would spend a long time at the clinic etc.
The only downside was that I will be fasting a few more hours longer than usual. The GDT was to check if I had diabetes due to pregnancy and I had to drink a bottle (300ml) of glucose. Apparently, previously, ladies were given a thick solution in a cup but I wasn't. I guess it a diluted version of it and it was easier to drink. It was basically like drinking an orange non-carbonated syrup drink. The nurse took my blood before drinking, after 1 hour of drinking and then 2 hours of drinking.
Because of the time mix up, we saw the doctor while waiting for the hours to pass. The doctor's consultation was very fast as usual. "Hi", "how are you, any pains?", "Any problems?" Baby's heartbeat check and dah. We continued to wait for the last hour of blood test.
The funny thing was by the time we got to payment, I had to take the last blood withdrawal. So basically, whether we had came late for the GDT or not. we would still leave the hospital at 2:30pm! Go figure!
3 days later, a nurse called saying that I had to collect medication/ supplements. I was like huh? What does this means? I failed the GDT? She said no and that I passed but my blood count was low. Wuutttt? I was told collect it anytime I wanted except on weekends.
To Fast or not to Fast?
I did asked the doctor if I could fast for Ramadhan but she encouraged me not to. At that time, she seemed unsure herself because one, she's Chinese and two, she is not a resident doctor. I was the one who had to explained to her that pregnant women could fast provided there are no complications and the doctor gave a green light.
To be honest, I was unhappy. I don't see why I can't fast if baby and I are healthy. Being stubborn, I actually mentally planned to at least fast half a day on the side. But as if God was trying to prove a point, as soon as was done with my GDT and left the hospital. I fell sick. I had high fever and cough. Which brings me to the next part...
Sick, Sick, SICK!
I felt sick after my GDT which I thought probably because I had to fast, was dehydrated and all those blood withdrawals would make me feel sickly. But even after drinking and eating, I felt sick and it got worse. That same afternoon, I had a fever. I visited the family clinic for medication. The fever lasted for 2 days but my cough was rather severe and persistent. I am talking about wearing pads because of the peeing, bad muscle aches, lack of sleep and vomiting.
At the one week mark, I thought I was feeling better but when I woke up at 4:30am, (I help prepare sahur for the men), I felt that room literally spun. I had dizzy spells before but it was definitely the worst I ever had. I didn't know if it was due to me being sick or being pregnant. I contemplated if I should deal with it, go to a family doctor or what.
Well, remember that I had to collect some iron supplements? Since I was sick, I still haven't collected them yet. I called KKH for advice, I asked if I should go to their 24hr clinic? (I was thinking I could collect meds at the same time). The nurse said yes. Jhon and I went to the 24hr clinic only to be directed to Labour & Delivery because I was at 26 weeks and they wanted to monitor the baby.
I felt something simple kinda blown out of proportion. I knew there was no major concern because I don't have belly aches, bleeding or anything but they wanted to check. I also felt like I may sound like the over paranoid first time mom. In my defense, I knew I was just being sick and I just wanted to go to a clinic?
ANYWAYS, baby is healthy, I got to hear the heartbeat for a good period of time. They checked my sugar level which was slightly low and blood pressure was okay. I was given more medication for my virus and was told to see an eye-nose-throat doctor.
I got the appointment for 2 days later which by then, my dizziness has subsided but still coughing like a maniac. Long story short, the doctor could not conclude my cause of dizziness because it could be from the virus or just from pregnancy. Again, I felt like I look like a paranoid FTM. I was given 1 more type of medicine which actually helped with the coughing. Still coughing 2 weeks later but at least not so severe.
The doctors never voice any concern about my weight gain or lack thereof so this is simply pointed out by me. Just a quick recap, my pre-pregnancy weight was about 62kg while standing at 1.66m which is at a pretty average BMI. I lost 2kg due to morning sickness and by the time that subsided, my weight started to gain. It took me 3 months to gain back the lost 2kg plus 2kg which takes me at 64kg. I know as a gauge, I have to gain an average of 10kg throughout the pregnancy.
And then, I got sick and as I always do when I get sick, I lost 2kg; just like that. Don't get me wrong, I do still eat but that's how my body is lah. So as I end my 6th month, I am currently at 62kg. Everyone said I probably lost my own weight, not baby weight because my belly is still big. This is also another reason I chose not to fast during Ramadhan because for sure I will lose more weight.
Wonderful Act of Kindness
Jhon and I went to Lucky Plaza to remit money as usual. The queue was long as usual so it was no big deal. Within just 1 minute of queuing, someone tapped me on the shoulder, I heard something in Tagalog and saw the man walking away. Turned out I had a green light to jump queue! Jhon and I were surprised because we didn't expect anything at all and was more than willing to queue but who can pass up that offer? Of course, we got plenty of sour stares but we just did our own thing. That was the fastest transaction we ever had. Again, thus far, I've been blessed because people always give way for me.
Except for the slow walking. Yes, the fast walker me has slowed down to the zombie like pace. Since I don't look pregnant from behind, people naturally get agitated with me.... until they passed me and saw my belly. haha
Taking it Easy
I've always aimed to have a fit or at least an active pregnancy. I don't want to be a lazy preggo. Don't get me wrong, I am not actively doing prenatal exercises but at least walks everyday. Well, as I am ending my 6th month, it has been tough and being mostly sick during that period is not helping at all. Everyone is telling me to take it easy and although most of the time, I do feel okay, I still get tired very quickly. This also is also prompting me to want to finish buying the baby necessities before it gets worse.


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Jacob Grant is a reporter for Student Prints. Jacob is in the Broadcast Journalism class along with Journalism 2. Jacob likes running cross country in the fall, tutoring for the A+ Program and going to sporting events with friends. Jacob wants to attend the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Sometimes you just need to laugh!
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Bwahahaha! Thanks for the laugh!ReplyDelete
This is hysterical! It made me laugh because I can totally relate! Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I feel ya! This is kinda how my days have gone recently!ReplyDelete
Hope tomorrow is better for you!!
Thanks for sharing! I needed the laugh :)ReplyDelete
SOOOO my life in 1st grade. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Hehe this is the best!ReplyDelete
Adoring Lilly
LOOOOOOOOVE :) Thanks for sharing, Lindsey! :) LisaReplyDelete
Growing Firsties
Ha!!! Too funny!!! You had my boyfriend (fourth grade teacher) and I laughing!!! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
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This is just what I needed! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I love this video! I must have watched it ten times and I made the mister watch too. I explained to him that this truly is what happens to me EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. (yes I teach special education - and I LOVE it). I hope you have a better day tomorrow!!! :o)ReplyDelete
LOL! Thank you for sharing! I hope your week gets better!ReplyDelete
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The Eager Weekend
Thanks for bringing a smile to my face on a Tuesday. Sending a big cyber hug your way.ReplyDelete
OMG They HAVE been in my classroom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lolololol!ReplyDelete
hahahah!!! yep! definitely have this student! sorry to hear about your week Lindsey :( you are definitely in my thoughts and prayers sweet girlReplyDelete
Hahahaha yep that sums it all up!!!!ReplyDelete
Love it!
LOVE this! I have 3 Littles this year that could have played the part of the student. Thanks for the giggles tonight :)ReplyDelete
Mrs. Holder's First Grade
Thanks for brightening up my day...that video is hilarious!! Ah, the life of an elementary teacher...ReplyDelete
I felt like that today actually!ReplyDelete
Thinking of you Linds! <3 Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing, great to see it's not just me!ReplyDelete
BEST-VIDEO-EVER!!! Oh how true!!! Thanks for the share and the laugh :)ReplyDelete
Hilarious and SOOO true! I'm still dealing with this and I looped to second. HAHAReplyDelete
Thinking about you, sweet Lindsey! :) This video always makes me laugh.ReplyDelete
So funny! Thinking of you and sending big {{hugs}} your way.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness I'm glad it's not just me!!!!!ReplyDelete
Giggling my bootay off over here!! Thanks for sharing! Hugs to you on a rough week!ReplyDelete
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I was laughing so hard, I was crying!!! LOVED it!ReplyDelete


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Almost a year and half, I've subscribed to National Geographic magazine. It is the digital-based subscription. But today, I decided to end it and move on to another magazine, Time.
I do love National Geographic but recently I am more interested on Time. In Indonesia, Time can be found in the book store yet the price is quite expensive. A printed magazine will cost me around IDR 42,000 or USD 4. As it is weekly issued, in a month I need to pay IDR 168,000 or USD 16.
Just like the National Geographic, I subscribe to digital-based issue. The quarterly subscription costs me around IDR 220,000 or USD 22 (12 issues) or USD 1.8 per issue. Actually you can subscribe to printed edition as well and get not only the hardcopy magazine but also the digital access. Your copy will be sent directly to your address. But I don't choose it as it will cost me more and I don't know what to do with all the printed magazines once I have read them. They will end up in the garbage I suppose. And last but not least, I can contribute to save the world by saving the tree needed to make paper.
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Dear Max (Diana) and Todd,Our deepest condolences on Ted's passing. We have fond memories of you and Ted in our early years with young kids, gourmet club and Dana Corporation. Hugs and prayers through this difficult time.Clark and grace
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We send heartfelt sympathy and prayer from St. Francis de Sales School. Ted will be remembered annually at our Mass for deceased alumni, faculty, and staff on the Sunday closest to All Saints' Day. I hope and pray our faith in the Risen Lord Jesus Christ gives a measure of hope and comfort to all the family. I personally regret being unable to attend Ted's funeral service; I have a funeral service at the same time for another.
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I used my most tangled and destroyed wig; I wanted it to look kind of messy and unkempt. I didn't bother dressing differently so I didn't change what I was already wearing, just added that random white fabric...
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Manish Pandey earned himself a place in the India's 15-man squad for limited overs series against Sri Lanka after leading India A to tri-series title in South Africa. While MS Dhoni finished at an unbeaten 67 runs, Rohit Sharma knocked an impressive 124 runs off 145 balls. For the hosts, Lahiru Thirimanne was the top scorer as played a fine knock of 80, which included five boundaries and a six.


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It's a miracle Birgie Hazel is still alive, let alone teaching fitness classes.
"Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would be able to take a Pound class, let alone teach one. I was dying," the Kentville cancer survivor says.
It all started when Hazel had a root canal done in early 2016. In February 2016, after a second root canal, her mouth began seizing up and her dentist sent her to a periodontist. Hazel told her something was desperately wrong.
Birgie Hazel had to wear a special radiation mask during her radiation treatments.
Hazel was sent to an oral clinic at the Victoria General in Halifax where it was discovered she had an ulcerated tonsil. They called the ENT department and an intern ran a scope up her nose. She was sent to the emergency department right away. She had an appointment with a surgeon, Mark Taylor, on April 15, 2016, and was told she had stage four tonsil cancer.
After being told her best option would be an operation, she underwent an intensive procedure a month later on May 19 where surgeons basically slit her throat to remove the lymph nodes on both sides. Tissue and tendons had to be removed from Hazel's arm to rebuild her throat, and a skin graft was taken from her leg to repair her arm. It was discovered that the cancer had spread throughout her mouth, forcing doctors to rebuild her upper pallet with plastic.
This was what Birgie Hazel's arm looked like after tissue and tendons were removed to rebuild her throat.
Part of her tongue was cancerous and also had to be rebuilt. She has no feeling on the right side of her mouth. Her windpipe had almost sealed shut and she was within hours of death. It was supposed to be a seven- or eight-hour surgery, but with all of the complications the procedure ended up taking about 17 hours. An old whiplash injury was aggravated in the process and she ended up being hospitalized for 15 days.
Hazel is extremely grateful to Taylor, his surgical team and the nursing team for saving her life. She doesn't believe she would be alive today if not for their efforts.
Long road to recovery
"It's been a hard process to speak again so people can understand me," says Hazel. "I still can't open my mouth . . . at one point I could only put the width of two tongue suppressors in there, that was it."
Hazel came home for about six weeks after her surgery. She received physiotherapy and was able to open her mouth a bit more. The next step was radiation treatments, 33 in total, which began on July 13, 2016, and ran until Aug. 30. For three months, beginning on Aug. 24, she depended on a suction machine to clear the thick mucus that resulted. She refused chemo treatments because she knew it would make her vomit and there was nowhere for the vomit to go.
After ringing the bell at the conclusion of her treatments, Hazel said the toughest battle was still to come as she recovered over the next few months. Relationships were affected and she endured hardship in her personal and financial life. Her memory and ability to process emotions and information were affected. Hazel said she had to revamp her thinking and approach to life.
"People don't realize, it's like a tsunami hit me, it was like every single area in my life was flattened," Hazel said. "You look at it and you wonder, where do I start putting the pieces back?"
For nine months Hazel had to sleep upright in a La-Z-Boy chair. Unable to eat solid food, Hazel depended on a feeding tube for 14 months. She now survives by drinking five bottles of Boost a day, one formula for calories and another for protein.
"We should be grateful for our mindless body functions, eating, swallowing, drinking, breathing . . . that it's a rude awakening when things don't work properly. I'm grateful for friends who have been there for me and for my husband, who endured his own hell through it all."
Discovering Pound
Before her surgery Hazel realized she was going to lose her voice and she needed to surround herself with a community, so she decided to join Facebook. She saw a video online about a form of exercise known as Pound. The music, choreography, rhythm and high-intensity cardio workout of Pound called to her.
In November 2016, Hazel was in such bad shape that she couldn't lift her arms without crawling her hands up a wall. In January 2017, Hazel was given the OK to start taking kickboxing classes with Patty Young at Young's Uechi Ryu Karate and Fitness Dojo in New Minas again. It was something she'd done regularly before the ordeal began and she was anxious to get back at it. Hazel considers Young instrumental to her recovery and says she owes her a debt of gratitude.
Hazel began working out with Young three times a week. She also joined the Acadia Fitness Centre, doing core, weights, spin and TRX. Consistency was key, and she slowly began to improve her upper body strength and cardiovascular conditioning.
"I had to work hard to regain my health. It took all of that," Hazel said.
In November 2017 she decided despite all the challenges she was facing, she would use money from an income tax return to fly to Edmonton to become a certified Pound instructor.
The certification allowed her to access a website featuring pre-choreographed Pound routines. She initially found it challenging because her upper body wasn't able to move the way she wanted it to and the radiation had affected her memory. But in the end she told herself she was going to become a Pound instructor no matter what it took, and she worked at it until she got the routines down.
"Mentally I knew what I had to do, I just didn't think I physically could until I told myself you have no choice you're doing it," Hazel said.
She started teaching one-hour-long Pound classes twice a week, one at the Acadia University Fitness Centre in Wolfville on Mondays at 5 p.m. and one at Young's Uechi Ryu Karate and Fitness Dojo on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
The new normal
Hazel said it was a positive mindset and her belief in God that carried her through. She realizes no one can truly understand what she's been through because even if they've had cancer, everyone's journey is different and everyone's body reacts differently. Her experience has given her a great deal of empathy for people suffering from the disease.
"You might have to dig really deep but you can overcome this," Hazel said. "You can let your circumstances crush you or you can rise above them."
Hazel, who is now 60, admits there were times when circumstances were mounting against her that she wanted to throw in the towel. However, Hazel decided to be real.
She is now embracing her new normal and is thinking big. She has learned through the experience how important it is to ignore criticism and avoid negative self-talk. You have to give yourself the right to be human, she says.
She realizes that she'll have to work harder than others but she firmly believes that she can do astounding things. She plans to persevere and achieve her goals and dreams, for her own benefit and for the community.
"I'm here for a reason and a purpose," Hazel said. "I'm very blessed that I am cancer-free."
Despite how traumatic her experience was, she says she has absolutely no regrets and realizes she wouldn't be living her dream of teaching Pound today if it hadn't been for her battle against cancer.


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Okay - it's only been 2 weeks, but as some of you know I've been a bit twitchy these past couple of days without being able to ride.
My replacement tubes FINALLY arrived. Performance sent them by passenger pigeon apparently. I think Dillbird could've gotten them here faster
I changed my tire (my very first time ever) - my rear tire - in under 20 minutes! Thanks to those who posted "how to" sites. That was a tremendous help! I got really dirty, but it was actually fun! I rode around the block afterwards to make sure the wheel didn't explode or fall off. I got half way around and felt something brushing up against my leg. ... oops - forgot to close the lever on the brakes. Even with that - it felt soooooooo good! I have to go help make dinner now, but tomorrow afternoon - I'm riding no matter what! I'm taking the bike to go get my haircut and then going on a long ride after that!
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A charming pedestrian cobbled street, rue Montorgueil, is lined with wonderful restaurants, cafés, cheese shops, bakeries, wine shops as well as Paris' oldest (and one of its finest) pâtisseries. It's a real joy to explore. Here are just some of the street's highlights.
Rue Montorgueil
1st / 2nd arrondissement, between metro Étienne Marcel and Sentier
N° 38 : L'Escargot Montorgueil
True to its name, this restaurant offers a wide range of variations on this French classic, snails with parsley and garlic butter, with equally delicious main meals and desserts, served at a leisurely pace in a traditional setting.
N° 51 : Stohrer
Opened in 1730, Stohrer is famous for creating the delectable Baba au rhum (pictured below), named after Ali Baba from 'One Thousand and One Nights' by King Stanislas of Poland. The range of beautiful pastries, cakes, savory tarts and chocolates will have your eyes popping and your taste buds dancing in anticipation. The shop interior, which dates back to 1864, is as beautiful as the cakes are delicious..
N° 72 : Soguisa
Unlike many other fishmongers I can think of, the smell of fish here is subtle, a sure sign of the fishes freshness. Everything here is also displayed so beautifully that you know that Soguisa doesn't just sell fish – they enjoy selling fabulous fish!
N° 74 : Le Palais du Fruit
The freshest fruit and vegetables you'll find anywhere plus some excellent dried fruit and nut mixes.
N° 78 : Au Rocher de Cancale
A typical atmospheric French bistro, famous for selling oysters.
N° 86 : La Fermette
One of the best fromageries in Paris, a visit to La Fermette is a must. They sell a huge collection of French cheeses as well as the some of the best that England, Italy and Holland have to offer. The owners and staff (pictured top) are extremely helpful and fun. It not unkown, for instance, on a hot day for them all to be wearing brightly coloured Hawian shirts – or so I'm told!
Don't miss the aged Comté or the brie with truffle. So good!
Boutique Travel Blog's founder and editor, Kathryn, also blogs at TravelWithKat.com where she shares her passion for discovering new countries, cultures and cuisines.


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{(C2+b)G) + (pxd)/ t x pq is the formula for the Most Pointless CelebrityNovember 16th, 2007 - 5:21 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 16 (ANI): All celebrities are not famous for their talent and aptitude. There are some who gain recognition for no reason. And these are the people who have been identified by a self-appointed professor of pointless celebrity with the help of a formula.
The Daily Mails David Thomas has devised a mathematical formula to name the most pointless celeb.
The formula covers everything from annual income and delinquency factor to their actual talent.
The formula is - {(C2+b)G) + (pxd)/ t x pq.
Here, C stands for cash i.e. the persons annual income, expressed on a scale of 1 to 10 then squared.
b equals to brand value i.e. the number of different outlets for the stars money making expressed on 1-10 scale.
G is the Google Index, i.e. the number of hits in millions, when you search the stars name on Google.
p stands for publicity covering column inches, magazine covers, TV documentaries etc, expressed on a 1-10 scale.
d equals to the delinquency factor associated with the celeb including arrests, rehab, love-scandals, court cases, children being removed etc, expressed on a 1-10 scale.
t is the actual talent the star has in a creative activity, expressed on a 1-10 scale.
pq stands for the personal qualities including intelligence, beauty, kindness, wit etc, expressed on a 1-10 scale.
The formula works on the lower the score, the more pointless the celeb principle, reports the Daily Mail.
Some of the pointless celebs emerging after the application of the formula included socialite Paris Hilton with 228 points, actress Lindsay Lohan with 114 points, and British glamour model Jordan with 151 points.
Stars who were a little more pointless included Jade Goody with 37 points, Kerry Katona with 23 points, Calum Best with 10 points, and Paul Danan with 4 points.
But the prestigious title of the Most Pointless Celebrity belonged to Jordans singer hubby Peter Andre, with a mere 2 points. (ANI)
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EAST ST. LOUIS (KTVI) - East St. Louis officials closed the city jail after reports of a potential health hazard. The closure comes after an unidentified officer filed the complaint.
East St. Louis city leaders say the jail has flooded numerous times and there may be mold inside the jail. Therefore prisoners will now be housed at the St. Clair County Jail until the facility passes a health inspection.
The city manager says the decision was made in the best interest of the city.
The East St. Louis City Manager, Courtney Logan, released the following statement regarding the City Jail:
"It was brought to the administration's attention that a potential health hazard existed in the City Jail located in the basement of city hall. Becaus of the nature of the potential hazard, the decision was made to immediately close the jail. It will remain closed until such time as a health inspection can be made what, if any, remedial measures need to be taken. The jail had previously been professionally cleaned by an industrial environmental cleaning service earlier this year. This was the first complaint received since that cleaning has occurred. The City will investigate fully and give an update when further information is available. Until then, the jail will remain closed out of an abundance of caution."
The St. Clair Sheriff says the prisoner transfer will continue until East St. Louis can bring their jail up to standards so they can pass inspection.


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"Vente éphémère d'artisanat d'art" is a new exhibition opening tomorrow in Paris. It will run until December 2, 2013 and will feature the work of acclaimed architect and photographer, Sandrine Ébène de Zorzi.
Last year Ébène de Zorzi launched a new furniture store 'EbèneSand' with pieces that mixed pieces from her native country of Congo with Parisian influences. Sandrine Ébène de Zorzi finds inspiration from the work of architects Charlotte Perriand , Gio Ponti and Philippe Starck. She currently works along side fellow designer Elodie Brice on various architectural projects.
"Vente éphémère d'artisanat d'art" will run from Friday November 29 Monday, December 2, 2013 from 10am to 10pm at 158, rue de Charenton 75012 Paris
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What is content marketing or so to say content blogging? :
Content marketing or content blogging is the useful exchange of content to an audience in return for their attention. Content can take on many forms from
blogs to white papers or even podcasts/online or group fora.
The goal of any brand is to attract audience interest to their content and ultimately their product or service.
Content marketing at its core is creating material that resonates with a particular or general group of audience a brand is trying to reach. Content marketing is all about spreading insightful and useful information to customers as a marketing strategy.
From a simple copy driven blog to the most complex interactive website an aspiring copy blogger or professional content marketer must know these 5 principles of creating viral copies and addictive contents.
1] IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE: Below are the 5 groups of people that surf and consume content on the internet.
a) The General Public: Generally this group of individuals are novices, beginners and they make up the largest of the cyber population
b) The Knowledgeable: This group of cyber users are familiar, mindful and generally in the know of what goes on around them everday.
c) The specialist: Are generally the techies or buffs. They are authorities in their niche.
d) Academia: Bookish, nerd, collegiate, brainy, insightful they are scholars.
e) Genius: They may not necessarily be scholars but these rare species are super brilliant and exceptionally enlightened intellectually.
Armed with these insights creating a content for each cadre shouldn't be like a hole in the Antarctica anymore.
2] Engagement: Between quality content and quantity, one thing that is worthy of note before putting pen to paper of hitting that 'TAB' key on the keyboard after identifying who you are writing to is "WHAT KEY ELEMENT OR METRICS SHOULD BE TRACKED TO CREATE A VIRAL CONTENT".
In this era of hashtags content marketing is veering away from vain 'likes' and bought followers. Content marketing is now more about 'shares' and 'comments'. Other key metrics include page views,
unique views, subsciptions, time spent & social metrics. "In the simplest sense (on social), what's
getting shared the most. What was valuable
enough to tell a friend about?
With less left to imagination "Engagement" can be different depending on what's important for a brand, but authoritatively it's all about CONNECTING with an AUDIENCE.
3) CTA's: Call to actions are doing words as the name implies. It is a singular or compoynd word or a statement or sentence that implies the customer, consumer or audience to to get, try , buy or subscribe to a product or service 'NOW'! Promos, press ads, online campaigns are never complete without a strong CTA!! #win, #join, #subscribe , #free #buyNOW are all classical examples of generic CTA's.
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Gilead, Maine, is one of the small towns referenced by Professor Childermass that they must travel through in their quest to find where Jarmyn Thanatos has taken Fergie (The Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder, 125).
Gilead is a town that was incorporation in 1804, named for the large quantity of Balm of Gilead trees in the town center. The population was 209 at the 2010 census[1].
- ↑ Wikipedia: Gilead, Maine


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I booked my flight to Cape Town on reward points, which was super awesome for my budget, but meant I had a long layover in Istanbul. Layovers are less than awesome except when you get to leave the airport and explore a new place! I had never been to Turkey and was really excited to take in some on the sights, enjoy a nice meal and relax in the hammam.
If you're travelling like a Canadian passport, like moi you'll require a Visa to leave the airport. It can be purchased in advance online. I would recommend this if you're on a time crunch like I was. The line to purchase Visas at the airport was hella long. Once I changed out of my flying clothes and my carry-on was safely stored, I ventured into Istanbul on the tram. It was easy enough, with only one change. The drawback. By the time I got near the city, it was rush hour and the traffic was horrific. The trip from the airport into Sultanahmet took a whole hour.
By the time I got near any of the historical sights, they were all about to close. I opted to head to the Instanbul archaeology museum instead of racing through the Hagia Sofia or the Blue Mosque. The museum is full of beautiful ceramics, stoneware and a number of tombs. It gave me a great overview of Turkish culture and history.
From the main square I was able to enjoy the majestic nature of the Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque. People bustled by, tourist stopped to take selfies and there was a hectic buzz from would-be tour guides. But then the sun started to set behind the Blue Mosque and the call to prayer was sounded over the load speakers and I found myself caught-up in the beauty of it all.
All that travel, sure works up an appetite and I couldn't wait to chow down on some Turkish food. Especially since I had successfully avoided all of those Turkish Delight shops. Thank goodness it was only a short walk to Mr. Cook's where I ordered the Sultan's dinner. Why the heck not? It was delicious and had quintessential Turkish ingredients like apricots and pomegranates. I didn't even mind the "is she gonna eat all that?" stares.
With a full belly, all I wanted is some relaxation, so I headed to the hammam. If you've been reading Stuff and Places you'll know that is wasn't my first time and that the experience in Morocco was somewhat of an eye-opener. My co-worker had recommended Cemberlitas so I was super excited to give it a go. It's easy to find and right next to the tram line, which was great for my return to the airport.
This experience was a lot different from my previous. They provided me with a towel and bikini bottoms. I opted for the full option which included a bath and a massage. My scrub down was a lot less vigorous than my previous, more relaxing than exfoliating. The baths take place in a large room with a domed ceiling. The sound of women singing echoed in the room. It was very calming. After my bath I was left to lay on the warm stone as I waited for my massage.
My experience was very nice and was much appreciated in the middle of a long travel day. None of the services were spectacular, but I felt rejuvenated. Next time, I want to go where the locals go for a good scrub down.
I can't wait for the chance to spend a few days and Istanbul and really enjoy all it has to offer. Anyone care to join me?


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Direct Your Music with iRing, the First Motion Controller for the iPad
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Whoever says you can't use an iPad as a musical instrument has never heard of the iRing by IK Multimedia. This interesting and unique set of touch less controllers makes it possible for you to mix loops, trigger beats, and set parameters using the special iRing Music Maker app.
The iRing system consists of two pedestal-like objects that fit between two of your fingers. One side has three linear dots and the other has three dots aligned like a triangle. Each side has a different pattern that the iRing Music Maker recognizes. Waving your hand in different directions produces different control results. It's quite fascinating.
You'll need the iRing Music Maker or iRing FX/Controller app in order to use the iRing itself. Once you've downloaded the free apps, open them up, register your iRing, and start making music.
The triangular ring should be worn on your left hand and the linear one on your right. The left side controls the parts, while the right side controls the patterns. You can make things easier on yourself at first by activating the front facing camera. This will help you pay attention to where your hands are and where they should be.
Use the triangle pattern ring to speed up or slow down the beat by moving your hand closer to and further from the iPad camera. You can also switch the "groove" to a bass line by tapping the Bass button. The iRing lets you control what type of bass line you will use. You can randomize the loops by rotating your hand 90 degrees.
The linear side of the iRing controls the patters and effects. Move your hand closer and further from the screen to switch between them.
It takes some time to get used to the motion when using the iRing system with the Music Maker app. The patterns are controlled by how close or far you are from the screen. When you are furthest from the screen, the iRing will trigger the bottom parts and patterns. When you are closest to the screen, the iRing will trigger the top ones.
In addition to the various parts and patterns that come free with the iRing Music Maker, you can add a variety of deejay loops through an in-app purchase. You can also export your sound through Audiobus and Apple's Inter-App Audio.
The iRing is also compatible with the FX/Controller app. This companion app allows you to connect to your MIDI instrument and controls sounds using the iRing system.
Overall, the iRing is a fun way to play around with music. The free version of the Music Maker app is limited, but the in-app purchase can cure that limitation. The iRing system is inexpensive and a good buy if you are looking for something fun to play around with. Thanks to its interconnectivity with both Audiobus and Apple's Inter-App Audio, you can perform a whole lot of tricks and make some pretty interesting music without having to touch the screen.
The Ring system is available for $24.99. Visit the IK Multimedia website today to order yours today.


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LEESBURG — As if on cue, thousands of gizzard shad turned frantic.
All morning on Lake Denham, a seine net had been drawing in smaller and smaller on the school. The net gave the shad a lot of swimming room at first. In the end, they were bunched in a pocket no larger than a bedroom.


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Despite the fact that I went to a public high school, this teacher and I often talked about religion. One of his lessons for me was, "Beware of long-faced Christians." These were the people who'd heard the Good News, embraced it, and got not one ounce of joy from it. You probably know some people like this: folks for whom the Gospel message meant a life of dour belief, sour expressions, and the power to threaten others with eternal damnation.
For years, I've had a little sign hanging in my bedroom, a simple cross-stitched message: "Sursum corda". In Latin: "Lift up your hearts." If you're Catholic, you'll recognize this from the Mass - the priest says it, and the congregation responds: "We lift them up to the Lord." To me, those two words summarize the whole of faith, hope and love: the virtues we need to navigate through this life to the next.
I am not talking about "happiness". I have nothing against "happiness" - I like it as much as the next girl. But happiness is rather fleeting, and typically depends on one's circumstances: I'm happy because I'm comfortable, warm and fed. I'm happy that I got a new pair of shoes. I'm happy because my day went well.
Joy is different. It doesn't depend on circumstances, because it is based on something that never changes: God. Regardless of what happens to me and around me, God (and His love for me) remains. Now, I might have some trouble mustering joy when my circumstances are hard, but that doesn't change these facts: God is. God loves. And God yearns for my eternal joy. And so, I lift up my heart, in joy...today and tomorrow. Even when I don't "feel" joy, I choose to lift up my heart to the Lord. I can smile about that.


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Friday, November 16, 2012
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Most active contributors to the blog "American Clubs - Ukraine" will receive copies of United States' historical documents.
We welcome entries from school and university youth clubs, which promote non-formal learning of US history, culture and political system, connections between Ukrainian and American peers, as well as volunteering in local communities.
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text: Hi all, I am a newbie here and would be greatfull for any info with my problem. Have just been asked by my wife to add a few new roms to her supercard lite.(has not used it for ages and took me a while to remember how to do it!). Loaded up a few roms into super card v2.70 for micro SD PRO and hit out as usual. Some of the roms converted as usual i.e .dsq and .sav files and worked fine, but some of the roms just showed up as 0 byte .dsq.files.The .sav files look ok. I have never had this before! Am I just being a newbie knob? Or am I missing something? Cheers golley


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Software keeps asparagus farmers picking longer
Asparagus farmers who have traditionally laid down their tools on 24 June ̵1; St John̵7;s Day, the date after which it is said the vegetable shouldn̵7;t be cut ̵1; may soon be able to extend their harvest with the help of computer scientists.
Researchers at Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands are working on a programme that will use data on sugar content to identify the optimum time to stop.
Getting the timing right is vital to the success of subsequent crops. Because asparagus spears are basically stems that remain under the soil without any leaves above, growth uses an enormous amount of energy that has to be stored in the roots from harvest to harvest.
Plants that retain sufficient sugars in their roots survive better and are more productive in the next season, whereas those that are cut too long suffer from depleted sugar levels and are of poorer quality.
Growers can already start bringing the start of the harvest forward by using heating units to warm the soil. However, simply knowing the sugar level isn̵7;t an accurate indicator of how long it̵7;s safe to continue. Although it̵7;s a key factor, the rate at which it changes is more important.
The Wageningen team are collaborating with the Geisenheim Research Station in Germany to develop a computer programme that will make the task more straightforward.
Known as Aspire, it will be tested on ten Dutch asparagus farms during the 2008 season. If successful, the researchers say they hope it will be adopted more widely in 2009.
Image: Harvesting asparagus too late can harm next year̵7;s crop


text: So, after downloading the partially translated patch from the Open translation thread, I tried to patch it. Seeing how the patch is a xdelta file, I tried using xDelta GUI to patch it. So i open my xDelta GUI and click the select patch and input the patch (2ch-ct.xdelta) from the open translation thread. Then, I click the add ROM, and add Cross Treasures (J) (2CH).nds file. However, for some reason, when I click apply patch, nothing happens. I mean usually, when I patch another game, the xdelta freezes up a bit, and few seconds later, a popup will say "Patched successfully". But this time, after I click the "Apply Patch", the button "apply patch" won't turn white, as if I've never clicked it at all. This is a clean rom and has not been been through Rudolph's Universal Child's Play patch yet. Is there anyway I can apply the patch? Thanks for the help.


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When Barbra Streisand talks in public, it usually means she's pushing a pet liberal cause or new project.
This week, the famed Funny Girl is in Washington, D.C. to promote a cause with the potential for bipartisan support.
The singer visited D.C. today to raise awareness about women's heart disease and rally politicians to increase funding to fight it.
It isn't the first time Streisand threw her celebrity–and cash–behind the cause. Two years ago she cut a check for more than $20 million to Cedars-Sinai Hospital to fund research against women's heart disease. She thinks Congress can do more on the issue.
She's pointed out that the U.S. spends about $246 million on women's heart disease research each year, compared to the $1 billion spent annually on women's cancer research.
"Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, killing more women than all cancers combined," Streisand said. "Since 1984, more women than men have died every year from heart disease. It's time for more funding, more research, and more attention for women's heart disease."
Streisand became an advocate for heart disease prevention, education, and treatment a number of years ago when she found out that the disease presents itself differently in women than men, yet most heart disease research is performed on men.
The singer met with several politicians including Sens. John McCain and Dick Durbin.


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I remember being in Antigua when I was young and watching men climb the coconut trees to pick off the coconuts. These were the days when coconuts were associated with the tropical countries, and were rarely seen in Europe.
Fast forward and now they are seen as a major part in a healthy lifestyle being seen in all supermarkets and being included as part of people daily routines.
I admittedly am not a fan of the taste of anything coconutty (if that is a word?) but I do include it in my fitness smoothies with milk so it disguises the taste.
I was not sure about what all the hype was about coconut water, and so I did some research to find out and here are my findings:
1. Helps with Weight Loss
Coconut was is very low in fats, so you can drink away without worrying about putting on any weight. There is more taste to coconut water than water and it quite rich so you will find your self feeling fuller so you will not feel so hungry.
2. Picture-Perfect Skin
If you suffer from blemishes on your skin, or tend to break out sometimes the coconut water helps clear the skin and moisturize if by eliminating any extra oil which can be created on the skin.When you look at some shampoos, conditioners, and facial creams you will often see added ingredients of coconut, and this is why, because the cytokinins in the water have found to help with anti-ageing.
3. The Ultimate Hangover Remedy
After a hard night out drinking the alcohol often leaves your body dehydrated and will strip your body of many important nutrients. Drinking the coconut water will settle your stomach but more importantly help replace the essential electrolytes in your body.
4. Facilitates Digestion
If you suffer from difficult digestion then this could be your source of relief. The high content of fiber in coconut water aids digestion and reduces any acid reflux in the system.
5. Boosts Hydration
The ingredients in coconut water are way more effective at hydrating the human body than those of sports and energy drinks. When exercising your body will loose mineral rich fluids which the coconut water helps replace.
6. Rich in Nutrients
The blend of nutrients make the coconut water the ideal drink as it includes, calcium, magnesium, Phosphorus, potassium and sodium. These minerals are vital to keep the brain, nerves, heart and muscles in shape.
7. How Much Should You Consume?
There are no rules of how much you can or should consume, and there are many different ways you can include coconut water in your diet, including by itself, or in smoothies.
When searching for the perfect fresh coconut to enjoy, be sure to steer clear of those that have a hard brown shell as this is an indication that it is mature. Instead, look for those that are young and green on the exterior as they usually contain a large supply of the actual coconut water substance. To test it out, simply shake the coconut up and down to gauge how much liquid it contains.
I hope you guys enjoyed this post and has inspired you to have more coconut water or even to give it a try.
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FORT LAUDERDALE — The South Florida Sun started out Saturday night`s United Soccer League game with the Dallas Americans playing like a bunch of slapstick cartoon characters.
But just when things got rocky, Sun midfielder Boris Bandov sandwiched a pair of second-half goals around the debut score of Johan Neeskens to pace the Sun to a 3-1 victory in the opening game of the USL`s championship phase.
In delighting Lockhart Stadium`s 2,069 patrons, the defending USL champions extended their home winning streak to 17 games.
The Sun, who were bullied by the Americans for most of the game, discovered a fire of their own in the second half. Down 1-0 on a first-half goal by Dallas` Hassan Nazari, the Sun became inspired wheo a goal by Teofilo Cubillas wwas disallowed on an offsides penalty.
Bandov came back,0however, to tie the game with an unassisted goal at 74:34.
Then, the show was handed over to Neeskens.
``We told our players at halftime to chop the ball to Johan,`` said coach Keith Weller. ``I figured a player of his ability would be able to do something.``
Signed to three-year contract last Tuesday, the former member of the North American Soccer League`s Cosmos and tle Dutch international league did something wonderful. He took an assist from teammate Todd Saldana and lofted it past Dallas goalkeeper Randy Philips with a little less than nine minutes to play to give the Sun a 2-1 lead.
Bandov then added his final goal with just over two minutes to play to seal the victory.
Going into the match, Weller was wary of Dallas.
``The last time we played them, they were very tough on dead ball situations,`` Weller said. ``We didn`t play well.
``But wm are a much better team than they are. I knew that if we could tie them, we would bmat them. I told our guys at halftime that we couldn`t afford to give up another goal.``


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Mikel To Leave Chelsea on a Free Transfer
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed captain, John Mikel Obi will leave the team for French club, Olympique de Marseille on free transfer. This he disclosed to Europe 1 that Mikel is in advanced negotiations with the Ligue1 side for a possible free transfer.
According to Rohr, Chelsea is favourably disposed to allowing Mikel who sees Marseille as a serious option for his career bid Stamford Bridge farewell.
Mikel has spent 10 years with the Blues and has won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League and Europa League with the team.